The Virginia General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days. Because the General Assembly moves very fast, PEC tracks a number of bills and provides comments throughout each session. Please sign up for our email alerts and follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the most recent updates.
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Tracked Bills
Framework for Data Center Reform
More than 25 organizations across Virginia, including PEC, have formed the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition to urge state lawmakers to study the cumulative effects of data center development across Virginia, and to institute several reforms for the industry. If the Virginia General Assembly fails to take action, unchecked data center expansion will have a disastrous impact on ratepayers, our communities and the environment.
Four pillars make up the framework of the Coalition’s advocacy for responsible action and robust reform. In 2025, several bills were introduced to the Virginia General Assembly thanks to direct legislative and community mobilization action from organizations like PEC and our partners. Read more about the Four Pillars and related data center legislation this General Assembly session in our post.
Four Pillars of Data Center Reform
Legislative Updates
Data Center Reform Campaign Continues
General Assembly Update – Spring 2025
Exploring New Public Parks in the Piedmont
Proposed Oak Hill State Park Hangs in the Balance
Take Action: Show Support for These Data Center Reform Bills
A Historic Opportunity: Help Make Oak Hill Virginia’s Newest State Park
A Critical Time to Weigh In on Data Center Legislation in Virginia
General Assembly has opportunity to create a Smarter Digital Future for Virginia
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly is in Session.
